June 12 (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators said Sunday that they have reached an agreement on a framework for gun safety legislation, potentially the first major new gun law in the United States in decades after a series of recent mass shootings. Read more
Below are some highlights of what is and what is not covered by the agreement, according to a statement from the 10-Republican House of Representatives, enough to break the Senate flibuster rule:
C: MAINTENANCE OF INTERVENTION IN GOVERNMENT CRISIS
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The proposal will provide resources to states and Native American tribes to create and administer Red Flag measures designed to ensure that weapons are not in the hands of people identified by the court as a significant threat to themselves or others. These measures would be in line with state and federal legal procedures and constitutional protections.
OUTCOME: PROHIBITION OF DAMAGE WEAPONS
During a passionate speech on June 2, Democrat President Joe Biden called on Congress to re-impose the 2004 federal ban on assault weapons, which bans the production, transfer and possession of semi-automatic assault weapons and the transfer and possession of large delivery devices. ammunition. The measure faces stiff opposition from Republicans in Congress and is not in the framework agreement released Sunday.
Q: IMPROVED BUYER SURVEY PROCESS 21 YEARS OLD
The framework requires a period of investigation to review the criminal and mental files of minors for gun buyers under the age of 21. This will include checks with state databases and local law enforcement agencies.
OUT: HIGHER AGE REQUIREMENT FOR PURCHASE OF SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES
The proposal does not include a provision to raise the age of purchase of a semi-automatic rifle to 21 across the country. Currently, the minimum age for purchase is 18 years. Federal law now prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from buying a gun legally.
In: PENALTIES FOR “PURCHASE OF STRAW”
If passed, the new law will deal with criminals who illegally buy straw and smuggle weapons. Buying straw happens when a person buys a weapon for someone who is not legally allowed to buy it.
OUTCOME: EXTENDING FEDERAL INSPECTION
The framework does not include proposals to expand federal arms purchases from three to 10 days. It also does not close a loophole in federal law that allows many online sales and arms shows to go unchecked.
In: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INVESTMENT IN TELEVISION
The proposal will broaden the models of behavioral health centers in the community and make investments to increase access to mental health and suicide prevention programs. It would also help fund crisis and trauma intervention and recovery services and invest in programs that increase access to mental and behavioral health services for young people and families in crisis through telehealth.
OUTCOME: CANCELED SHIELD OF RESPONSIBILITY
The proposed framework does not mention amending or repealing the Federal Shield of Liability, which protects gun manufacturers from prosecuting violence perpetrated by people carrying and firing their weapons.
C: EXPLANATION OF THE LICENSED DEALER DEFINITION
The framework will also clarify the definition of a federal-licensed firearms dealer and prosecute criminals who illegally evade licensing requirements.
Q: PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Those convicted of domestic violence offenses and facing restrictive domestic violence orders will be subject to criminal background checks for arms purchases under the proposal.
In: FINANCING OF SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE
The proposed framework calls for funding to expand mental health and support services in schools, including early identification and intervention programs.
C: FINANCING SCHOOL SAFETY RESOURCES
Under the proposal, federal funds will go to programs that help primary and secondary schools create safety measures, support efforts to prevent school violence, and provide training to school staff and students.
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Report by Brendan O’Brien in Chicago; Edited by Scott Malone and Chris Reese
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